constitutional monarchy

(con-sti-tu-tion-al-mon-ar-chy) 8 syllables

Definition

noun. a monarchy governed according to a constitution that limits and defines the powers of the sovereign

Example Sentence

In a constitutional monarchy the king has mostly ceremonial duties.

Synonyms

limited monarchy; queen restrained by law; king restrained by parliament

Antonyms

dictatorship

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